For broken blisters, trim off the dead skin. Use a fine scissors cleaned with rubbing alcohol.

Antibiotic Ointment for Open Blisters:

For any large open blisters, use an antibiotic ointment (such as Polysporin). No prescription is needed.

Remove it with warm water. Then, reapply it 2 times a day for 3 days.

What to Expect:

Pain stops after 2 or 3 days.

Peeling occurs day 5-7.

Call Your Doctor If:

Pain becomes severe

Sunburn looks infected

You think your child needs to be seen

Your child becomes worse

Preventing Sunburn

Sunscreens:

Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. Fair-skinned children need a sunscreen with an SPF of 30. This is especially true if your child has red or blond hair.

Put sunscreen on 30 minutes before exposure to the sun. This gives it time to get down into the skin. Give special attention to the areas most likely to become sunburned. Examples are the nose, ears, cheeks, and shoulders.

Put sunscreen back on every 3 to 4 hours. Apply often while swimming or if sweating a lot. A "waterproof" sunscreen stays on for about 30 minutes in water.

Most people use too little sunscreen. The average adult requires 1 ounce (30 ml) of sunscreen at a time.

The best way to prevent skin cancer is to prevent sunburns.

Infants and Sunscreens:

The skin of infants is thinner than the skin of older children. It is more sensitive to the sun.

Sun avoidance is best for children under 6 months. Stay in the shade.

Sun avoidance or sun proof clothing are best for children 6 months to 3 years. That means clothes that fully cover the arms and legs. Also, have your child wear a hat with a brim.

When a sunscreen is needed, infants can use adult sunscreens. The FDA hasn't approved their use under 6 months old. However, the AAP supports their use at this age. There are no reported harmful side effects from today's sunscreens.

If the nose or some other area has been burned often, protect it completely. Use zinc oxide or titanium oxide ointment.

Protect your child's eyes from the sun's rays and cataracts with good sunglasses.

High-Risk Children:

Some children are at higher risk for sunburn. If your child has red or blond hair, he is at higher risk. Fair-skinned children and children who never tan are also at higher risk.

These children need to use a sunscreen even for brief exposures.

They should avoid sun exposure whenever possible.

High-Risk Time of Day:

Avoid exposure to the sun during the hours of 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This is when the sun's rays are most intense.

Caution: When overcast, over 70% of the sun's rays still get through the clouds.

And remember, contact your doctor if your child develops any of the 'Call Your Doctor' symptoms.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

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